Eye-shade.



Np. 729,500. PATENTED MAY 26, 1903.

- W. F. MAHONY.

EYE SHADE.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 23, 1899.

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UNITED STATES Z P atente'd IVIay 26, 1903.

PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM F. MAHON Y, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-THIRD TO CHARLES H. RIDENOUR, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

EYE-SHAD E.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 729,500, dated May 26, 1903.

Application filed November 23,1899. Serial No. 738,105. (No model.)

exact description of the invention, such as.

will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to improvements inv that class of devices generally termed eyeshades. I-Ieretofore shades of this character a have usually been made of materialadapted to bind or adhere to the head, requiring the employment in connection therewith of wiref or metal and suitable binding therefor, which exerted a pressure upon the head, making the wearer uncomfortable and sometimes res ult-' 2o ing in headache.

My invention has in view to obviate these, among other, disadvantages or objections, its object being, among other things, to provide a strong and durable, light and inexpensive 2 5 shade adapted to readily conform to the head or brow without the aid of additional means and yet not exert any appreciable pressure when in positionthereon, to' con-' dnce to the convenience and comfort of the wearer, to facilitate its application, to the head and to promote and expedite the shipment, storage, or transportation of the shades,

the same adapted to be compactly and readily folded for packing.

It consists, primarily, of a preferably pliable diaphanous body portion or shade proper of pyralin, celluloid, or other similar material with a head-strap preferably pivoted thereto at both ends, and in certain 0 minor featuresof construction, substantially as hereinafter more fully disclosed, and spefically pointed out in the claims.

It is understood that latitude is allowed herein as to details, as they may. be changed Without departing from the spiritof my invention and the same yet remain intact and be protected;

In the accompanying drawings, illustrating eyes, as presently seen. preferably ofa shape approximating that of the preferred embodiment of my invention,

Figure 1 is a perspective View of the shade in position foruse. Fig. 2 is a plan view. Fig. 3 is a section on line 2 2, Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a section on line 3 3, Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a View showing the same folded for packing and transit through the mail or shipment. Fig. 6 isa' plan View of a blank from which a fastener is made. Fig. 7 is a detail view of a fastener, and Fig. 8 is a section through a fastener applied to a shade.

In carrying out my invention I construct the body portion A of the shade preferably of pyralin, celluloid, or other material of diaphanous character to permit visual range therethrough and yet serve as a shade for the The body portion is the vizor'of a cap worn on the head, or crescent-like in form, and has imparted to it in any well-known way of treating celluloid, &c. a shade or color to neutralize the action of the light-rays upon the eyes of the wearer. This body portion or shade proper, A, has attached to it a head-strap B to apply it to the head, both ends thereof provided with perforations or apertures C, adapted to provide for engagement with apertures C in the corners of the crescent or shade by means of a clasp or suitable fastening D, which may be such as shown or other convenient form. The

perforations within the strap B permit of the adjustability of the strap to adapt the shade to'heads of different sizes. Also in folding or rolling the shade, of which it is capable to a high degree, as in Fig. 5, for packing and shipment it will be seen that with one of the detachable ends of said strap removed from that end of the shade or crescent said end of the strap can be clasped to the shade through one or more of a series of perforations A in the shade, thus providing for the more compact folding of the shade and the inclosing of said strap. It will also be seen that when the shadeis applied to the head, even though the strap should be arranged reversely to its normal position, it will not buckle, but will pivot upon the fastenin gs D and assume a symmetrical position upon the head and with relation to the shade. l \V hen removed from the head, the shade will flatten out under its own weight or inherent spring, as is obvious, thereby preventing injury to the shade by placing articles upon it when not in use, &c.

The shade is light, has sufficient body to supportitself in position with or without the ventilating-apertures, and sufficient strength to provide a durable connection with the headstrap, and its elasticity causes it to readily yield and adapt itself to the contour of the head without irritating the skin thereof.

I do not confine myself to the particular means herein shown and described for attaching the head-strap to the main body of the shade.

Vhile I have described my invention as constructed of suitable diaphanous material, I do not limit myself thereto, as an opaque shade of pyralin, celluloid, or other similar material may be used, this form of shade being especially adapted for use under a strong light. v

The fastener D herein shown is struck up from a single blank substantially cross-shaped in plan view, as shown in Fig. 6, two of its oppositely extending arms being tapered, forming prongs d, which are inserted through a corner of the body portion A and pressed down thereagainst, whereby the fastener is securely held thereto. The remaining arms (1 are preferably bent into the position shown in Figs. 7 and 8 and are adapted to project through one of the perforations 0 within the strap B, as shown in Fig. 8. By providing a fastener of this construction the hair of the wearer will not become entangled therewith.

In the foregoing description I have shown the preferred form of my invention; but I do not limit myself thereto, as I am aware that modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit or sacrificing the advantages thereof, and I therefore reserve the right to make such changes as fairly fall within the scope of my invention.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. An eye-shade comprising a normally flat body portion, and a head-strap having a pivotal and clasp end connection therewith, substantially as set forth.

2. As a new article of manufacture, an eyeshade comprising a normally flat vizor-like body portion and a retaining or head strap adapted to normally lie in a parallel plane with said body portion and having a pivotal and clasp end connection with the body portion, substantially as set forth.

3. An eye-shade comprising a normally flat body portion, and a head-strap pivoted thereto and having a series of adjusting perforations or apertures and adapted to be detachably connected to said shade, substantially as set forth.

4. An eye-shade comprising a flat body portion, having a series of perforations or apertures therein, and a pivoted head-strap having also a series of apertures or perforations therein, and means to engage coincident apertures of said series of apertures, substantially as described.

5. As a new article of manufacture, an eyeshade comprising a norm allyflat body portion, and a head-strap pivotally connected to said body portion, at opposite ends, and adapted to lie fiat between the ends of the body portion, substantially as described.

6. As a new article of manufacture, an eyeshade comprising a flat, body portion, and a head-strap pivotally, and adjustably connected to said body portion at opposite ends, substantially as described.

7 As a new article of manufacture, an eyeshade comprising a normally flat body portion and a head-strap having a pivotal and claspend connection with said body portion and extending in a direct line from end to end of the arms of the body portion, substantially as set forth.

8. As a new article of manufacture, an eyeshade comprising a normally flat body portion and a retaining or head strap adapted to normally lie in a parallel plane with said body portion, said body portion having a series of holes or apertures arranged along and 0011- forming to the inner curvature thereof and said strap having a series of apertures or holes, substantially as set forth.

9. As a new article of manufacture, an eyeshade comprising a normally fiat vizor-like body portion having a series of holes or apertures arranged along and conforming to the inner curvature thereof and a head-strap adapted to lie in a parallel plane with said body portion and having two series of holes or apertures, one series extending from one end thereof and the other series extending from its opposite end, and having clasp and pivotal end connection with said body portion, substantially as set forth.

10. As a new article of manufacture, an eyeshade comprising avizor-like body portion and a head or retaining strap having clasp and pivotal connection with the arms of said body portion, said connection being effected laterally between said strap and body portion, and said body portion adapted to conform to the shape of the head, as applied for use, and to flatten out when removed therefrom and laid down, substantially as set forth.

11. An eye-shade formed of flexible, plane material, consisting of a crescent-shaped vizor, a plane strap for encircling the back of the head, pivotally secured at each of its ends to the ends of said horns, and said strap and said vizor resting in parallel planes, when not in use, substantially as shown and described. serve to automatically assume a flat position 12. Asanew article of manufacture, an eye- When the shade is not in use. [0 shade comprisinganormally flat body portion In testimony whereof I aflix my signature formed in one piece, a head-strap pivotally in presence of two Witnesses.

5 connected to said body portion at its ends, WILLIAM F. MAHONY.

and extending in a direct line from one arm itnesses: to the other arm of the body portion whereby H. D. LAWSON,

the combined Weight and spring of the parts WV. CLARENCE DUVALL. 

